I'll Be Good To You
Bobby Brown Lyrics


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I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good

Since the first time we met
I told you how it would be
Gotta lotta friends
That don't mean nothing to me

Don't need this garbage
I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
Baby, you know I love you
I'll be good to you

I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe

I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe

Girl, I need you by my side
I need your lovin' all the time
But just try to understand me, read me out
I love you, girl, without a doubt
I'll be good to you yeah, baby

I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good

Girl when you're near me, I shiver and shake
And when your body's next to mine
It makes me want, it makes me wanna break
Oh, I'll be good, yes I'll be good

I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe

Don't you know that I'll be good, girl?
Don't you know I'll be good, girl?
Because I love you and I squeeze you
And I like to have your love, yeah

I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl




I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Bobby Brown's song, "I'll Be Good to You," express his commitment to being faithful and treating his lover with the respect and love she deserves. The chorus is an affirmation of his promise to be good to her, using repetition to emphasize his sincerity. He mentions how he has many friends but they don't compare to the love and connection he shares with his partner. He reassures her that his loyalty is unwavering and that he needs her by his side, declaring he loves her "without a doubt."


The verses reflect his determination to cut off any unnecessary relationships and focus solely on his significant other. He recognizes his lover's importance in his life and acknowledges that being with her makes him feel complete. He admits that her presence has a physical effect on him, as he shivers and shakes when she is near. However, his promise to be good to her stands, and he wants her to know that he will always love her and cherish their relationship.


Overall, "I'll Be Good to You" is a declaration of love and commitment. Bobby Brown expresses his devotion to his partner and promises to treat her with the kindness and respect she deserves, even when faced with opportunities to stray from their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll be good to you girl
I promise to treat you well, my dear.


I'll be good to you babe
I vow to be kind and loving to you, my darling.


I'll be good
I will do all in my power to make you happy and secure.


Since the first time we met
From the moment I laid eyes on you,


I told you how it would be
I made it clear to you what to expect.


Gotta lotta friends
I have many acquaintances,


That don't mean nothing to me
But they are not important compared to you.


Don't need this garbage
I don't require these distractions.


I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
This is what I plan to do for you.


Baby, you know I love you
You already know how much I care for you.


Girl, I need you by my side
I cannot live without your constant presence.


I need your lovin' all the time
I crave your affection whenever you are not around.


But just try to understand me, read me out
Please make an effort to comprehend my feelings.


I love you, girl, without a doubt
I love you unequivocally and without hesitation.


Girl when you're near me, I shiver and shake
Your proximity makes me tremble with excitement.


And when your body's next to mine
When we are physically together,


It makes me want, it makes me wanna break
It drives me wild with desire.


Oh, I'll be good, yes I'll be good
But I promise to still be considerate and responsible.


Don't you know that I'll be good, girl?
I hope you believe me when I say I'll keep my promise.


Because I love you and I squeeze you
My love for you is so strong that I want to hold you close.


And I like to have your love, yeah
I cherish the love and affection that you give me.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TEDDY RILEY, GENE GRIFFIN, AARON HALL, BOBBY BROWN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jaygotbandz8717

I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good
Since the first time we met
I told you how it would be
Gotta lotta friends
That don't mean nothing to me
Don't need this garbage
I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
Baby, you know I love you
I'll be good to you
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
Girl, I need you by my side
I need your lovin' all the time
But just try to understand me, read me out
I love you, girl, without a doubt
I'll be good to you yeah, baby
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good
Girl when you're near me, I shiver and shake
And when your body's next to mine
It makes me want, it makes me wanna break
Oh, I'll be good, yes I'll be good
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
Don't you know that I'll be good, girl?
Don't you know I'll be good, girl?
Because I love you and I squeeze you
And I like to have your love, yeah
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good



All comments from YouTube:

@acethemain7776

this song genuinely sounds like something ahead of it's time

@patrickdiggs3482

Teddy was Magical with his sound for anyone

@enriquetheprofessor

THE MOST UNDERRATED song on this albummmmm.....should have been a HUGE HIT

@jkatt1016

Enrique. Due to the release of On our own from the Ghostbusters movie, this is my guess that this banger wasn't released as a singer.

@brandygee9954

I agree. This is a jam.

@SB-dl7or

Indeed

@SB-dl7or

Indeed

@MrRowdy14u

Who produced this cut?

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@mrbojangle6118

The bass guitar riff is amazing

@gregwilliams8763

This was the very best of Bobby Brown! This album was full of killer jams and instant classics! I remember these days like yesterday. Bobby was da man! He doesn't get as much praise as he should for this. I miss him as he was back in the day and I miss these days when music was good. No one can deny Bobby Brown was a big part of this.

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